After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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Nora turned her gaze away from him, staring at the ceiling. She didn’t want to talk, didn’t want to see him. Everything was a mess, and she felt drained. But before she could ignore him completely, he spoke

again.

“Alex is still young.” Arnold said, his brow furrowing slightly. “He didn’t do it on purpose this time. Don’t take it too personally.” His tone wasn’t exactly apologetic… more matter–of–fact, as if he was offering a logical explanation rather than asking for understanding.

Nora’s fingers curled into the hospital sheets.

Nora’s thoughts were surprisingly calm, clearer than they had ever been. As she lay in the hospital bed, her mind pieced everything together with a precision that came not from rage, but from cold, measured

reasoning.

Alex wasn’t just a naïve child.

She had watched over his education meticulously, ensuring that he had the best tutors, the finest mentors. By now, he had mastered three foreign languages, could read complex financial reports, and had already begun handling minor PACK affairs with surprising competence. He was intelligent, observant… too capable to plead ignorance.

A deep sigh escaped her lips.

“I don’t believe you,” she finally said, her voice devoid of emotion. Her sharp gaze locked onto Arnold, who stood near the bed, his expression unreadable. “We both know who was behind this.”

Her fingers clenched the thin hospital blanket.

“I’ll find my own justice, Arnold,” she continued, her tone calm but firm. “I don’t need your help.”

about to respond when hurried

rushed into the hospital room, his face grim. “Alpha Arnold, something’s

He cast one last glance at Nora before following Cody

buzzed faintly, casting a sterile glow over the

pulling out his phone and showing Arnold the screen.

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brows knitting together

suffers gas poisoning, her life at

news article had already begun circulating rapidly, drawing public attention.

Nora’s unconscious form, being carried into the hospital by Cole and Bran, her face unnervingly pale.

nothing Arnold hadn’t expected.

a video attached to the article with a bold, attention–grabbing

STARLINE Studios, holds emergency press

the screen, and the video began

composed, sat at a press conference table, his expression serious as he addressed the reporters.

yet firm. “I am the President of STARLINE

alone.”

through the

has been an integral part of STARLINE from the very beginning,” he continued, his gaze unwavering. “Not only is she a major shareholder, but she is also the creative core behind many of our most successful works. Her contributions have been fundamental in shaping

on the phone tightened

exhaled, his face momentarily clouded by an emotion that almost seemed like guilt before

And the reason?” His voice grew sharper. “Because she was